by Movies are extraordinary when based on actual events and a reason why The Report constantly held my full attention and kept my heartbeat rapid. It was an eye-opening, overwhelming account of events that occurred behind the scenes since the aftermath of […]
by Guests at the Russian Resurrection 2019 Film Festival opening night in Brisbane were greeted by festival director Nicholas Maksymow who presented us with a diverse, multicultural action adventure viewing of Journey to China: The Mystery of the Dragon’s Seal. English cartographer […]
by You only have to mention a Stephen King movie and everyone goes “ooo scary” and normally I am the first to say this, but his stories always manage to incorporate a humanitarian aspect I find appealing. Directed by Mike Flanagan, Stephen […]
by Terme di Diocleziano Rome, the National Roman Museum, Baths of Diocletian, Viale Enrico de Nicola, 78, 00185 in downtown Roma, Italy. What a delight it was to discover another fascinating and different museum during my two-night stopover in Rome. It […]
by “A taste of Opera Queensland’s’ upcoming production of Orpheus & Eurydice” the invitation said. Well I can only say what a privilege it was to represent SheSociety on this enthralling evening of music, friends, people and delectable food. Director of Learning, […]
by It’s wonderful to watch the beginning of a movie and wonder where it will end up. Based on the Academy Award nominated film by Susanne Bier, After the Wedding had me intrigued. It took a while to connect the interesting moments […]
by I thought I would share this simple but effective way of giving your mind a chance to tune out in a short time slot. Over the years it has benefited me when I apply my “5 Minutes of Nothing”, about doing […]
by Based on Stephen Kings 1986 novel, the original IT movie was released in 2017. I didn’t have the courage to see it then. But this time, SheSociety sent me an invitation to the sequel IT Chapter Two and I courageously decided […]
by How could I resist when I was asked to attend the Mercedes Benz Fashion Festival #MB FF209 for the closing night with the girls from Sacha Drake. I love supporting Australian Designers, the difficult part is I want to buy all […]
by I devour books from all different genre’s depending on what I am seeking or on recommendation. It may be for historical interest, learning, self-help, biographies, memoir, romanticism, crime or purely a means to jump into new world and escape from the […]
by Brutal colonisation and arrogance. How on earth did they cope, women, convicts, emancipists, settlers. Transported and relocated to “hell on earth” Van Diemen’s Land after surviving treacherous seas sailing from the United Kingdom of Great Britain. And innocent aboriginal communities invaded […]
by For lovers of Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin, you must see this original, recently released footage captured in 1972 by Warner Brothers. The film Amazing Grace has never been shown before and presents us with a most upfront and personal side […]
by A reminder about priorities and to embrace what we have In less than a month I have attended three funerals, some gone far too earlier than anyone would have hoped for. I think everyone would agree, apart from the sadness and […]
by One of my delights during our cooler months is making up new soups that are super healthy, tasty, economical and not complicated. I prefer to use ingredients in season and find that one can live well on the tastiest of dishes […]
by When movies are based on a true story, you often discover astonishing tales you may never have known about otherwise. The Keeper is one of those movies, about a German Prisoner of War, Bert Trautmann, who was sent to Northern England […]
by Australia’s south eastern area is going through a cold patch. Winter has appeared like the White Walkers from the Game of Thrones. Snow has already fallen in NSW, Victoria and Tasmania, even in parts of Queensland. Tasmania lies closer to the […]
by Red Joan, an historical drama based on an extraordinary true story. It poses questions. Was Joan Stanley (played by Sophie Cookson as a young woman and Dame Judi Dench post war years), as naïve as we thought, or simply doltish? Did […]
by Living the dream Maybe I am trying to live the dream from The Durrell’s mini- series, based on Gerald Durrell’s true life adventures in “My Family and Other Animals”, as Louisa Durrell a widow, who in 1935 moves her family from […]
by Plans and priorities Some people think I have the most amazing life and I do, but it’s not all roses and relaxation. Don’t get me wrong, I appreciate what I have, particularly as a retiree, although not everything goes to plan. […]
by Music for your wildest dreams was our gift from Queensland Symphony Orchestra’s (QSO) latest production of DREAMSCAPES. Aptly named for the audience as we settled in the Queensland Performing Arts Centre’s (QPAC) majestic Concert Hall. Another packed audience was transported to […]
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